FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Below you will find the relevant links that are unavailable via Spectrum Bridge.
FCC Notice Of Inquiry 10-198A1 in the matter of Promoting More Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Dynamic Spectrum Use Technologies released November 30, 2010.
FCC Notice Of Inquiry 09-66A1 in the matter of Fostering Innovation and Investment in the Wireless Communications Market and a National Broadband Plan For Our Future released August 27, 2009.
White Spaces
White Space Database Designation - FCC Order (DA 11-131) announcing the conditional designation of White Space Database Administrators in the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band - January 26, 2011
Updated White Spaces Rules - Second Memorandum Opinion and Order from the FCC, released September 23, 2010, finalizing the rules to make the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband wireless devices.
White Spaces Database Manager Proposals Sought - FCC sought proposals from companies wishing to be come White Spaces database managers (ET Docket # 04-186) - November 25, 2009
Spectrum Bridge Response to PN DA-09-24-79 -- Proposals for Designated TV Band Database Manager ET Docket No. 04-186 - January 24, 2010
Third-party filings to the FCC commenting on White Spaces Database Manager Proposals: 04-186 - Includes exparte filings, letters, notices of meetings etc.
White Spaces Rules - Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order from the FCC, released November 4, 2008, establishing rules for the newly available TV White Spaces spectrum.
White Spaces device testing results - Last official test report from the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) - October 15, 2008
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Policy Statement in support of Secondary Spectrum Market - Policy Statement setting forth plans for facilitating secondary markets for radio spectrum, promoting the efficient use of spectrum by encouraging secondary markets, released December 1, 2000.
First Report & Order FCC 03-113 in support of Secondary Spectrum Markets - First Report & Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, promoting the elimination of barriers in the secondary market, released October 6, 2003.
Second Report & Order FCC 04-167 in support of Secondary Spectrum Markets - Second Report & Order, Order on Redconsideration, and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, promoting the elimination of barriers in the secondary market, released September 2004.
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FCC Memorandum on UNII Device Operation - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been investigating interference caused to Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) systems operating in the 5600-5650 MHz band.
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Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms and mobiles, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. They make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive. Ofcom operates under the Communications Act 2003.
OFCOM discussion document on TV white spaces - OFCOM (the equivalent to the FCC in the US) published a discussion document on white spaces.
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IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. They have been instrumental in the creation of many wireless standards including 802.11 (Wi-Fi) and 802.16e (WiMax). IEEE is actively involved in the basic technologies related to white spaces radios. The following summarizes the current activity.
The IEEE 802 is currently undertaking a study on the FCC white spaces Report and Order known as the “802 EC TV White Spaces Study Group”. At the same time the 802.22 WRAN (Wireless Regional Area Network) WG is developing a PHY and MAC layer standard for cognitive radios that can operate within the white spaces rules.
Submissions and presentations relevant to white spaces can be found on the websites of the various IEEE working groups:
IEEE 802 EC website: www.ieee802.org
IEEE 802.11 WG website: www.ieee802.org/11
IEEE 802.18 WG website: www.ieee802.org/18
IEEE 802.19 WG website: www.ieee802.org/19
IEEE 802.22 WG website: www.ieee802.org/22
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IEEE Technical Committee on Cognitive Networks (TCCN)
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF)
International Telecommunications Union - Radio Sector (ITU-R) - ITU-R Working parties 1B, 5A, 8A, and 8F (Cellular & Fixed)
Return to Top Informational Links:
White Spaces wiki - Technical, historical and regulatory overview of White Spaces
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Spectrum Bridge Blog
Spectrum talk
Google co-founder Larry Page's blog on White Spaces
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